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Multiple Shots Fired On Salvio Street In Concord Early Sunday
Neighbors living in the area of Salvio Street near Adobe in downtown Concord reported hearing multiple gunshots early Sunday morning, investigators finding numerous shell casings when they arrived at the scene. Reports that gunfire had struck residences along Adobe could not be immediately confirmed. Dozens of casings were found littering the street. Occupants of a…
Read MoreThe Sattiday Scrawl: Rough Roads; FOP Flop; And “Can We Get Some Justice?”
The practice we love most has been hard for us lately – for a lot of different reasons – but mostly due to preternatural stupidity encountered after we send our words off into the ether. We never expected everyone to like and admire what we had to say all the time, but it appears we’re…
Read MoreFire Burns Through Garage Of Martinez Home Friday
Video from scene of fire on Deerwood Court in Martinez tonight. Fire quickly knocked down and no injuries reported though heavy damage to the garage. Videographer: Craig Cannon
Read MoreSan Jose Man Charged With Grand Theft Of Copper In Moraga
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has charged a San Jose man with grand theft for stealing copper wiring from a Moraga hardware store. Mitchell Bedolla Garcia, 45, is facing a felony grand theft charge for stealing over $950 worth of copper wiring from Outdoor…
Read More“Astonishing” 79 Percent Uptick In Crisis Calls Leads To Increased Support During Suicide Prevention Month
From Contra Costa Crisis Center: (Walnut Creek, Calif.) – September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time when mental health advocates, survivors, allies, and communities unite to promote awareness and share the message that help is always available. As part of this effort, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the American…
Read MoreCounty Expands Basic Health Care Coverage For Uninsured/Undocumented Residents
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health is now offering affordable health care coverage to uninsured county residents who don’t qualify for Medi-Cal or CoveredCA. Potentially eligible residents can now call a financial counselor at 1-800-771-4270 to ask about enrolling in Basic Health Care, which offers coverage for primary care, medications, X-rays and more. While…
Read MoreCreek Scene: “Midnight Rider…”
An entirely new shift of personalities takes to our streets after dark – and while their lifestyles may not fall in line with standards set by others they are no less compelling. Voyaging among them leads to some interesting moments: a snippet of conversation here and there; the flare of a cigarette in a darkened…
Read MoreFlash Photo: News24/680 Flasher Provides First Image Of Canyon Car Fire Tuesday
One of our Flashers answered up an alert about smoke in the area with this photo. Apparently a car fire touched off vegetation at Pinehurst and Redwood roads in Canyon (south of Moraga). Report of one person with smoke inhalation, may not require medical assistance. Forward progress of the fire has been halted. Traffic restrictions…
Read More“Who IS That Down There, MIke? He Looks Suspicious…”
Our small but hardy band of lensman have been known to work “tight,” angling for position during incidents and capturing meaningful images when, frankly, all heck is breaking loose and most normal people are running for cover. We were going through a batch of images taken by the highly mobile and talented photojournalist Sean McDonough…
Read MoreDanville Burglary Suspect Arrested After Lengthy Chase Sunday
A man wanted for burglary and a possible arson was arrested in a Danville neighborhood Sunday after a rambling pursuit through the forested eastern end of the town. Police were looking for Clayton Mackay, 26, after incidents in Walnut Creek and Danville and alerted the public of their desire to locate him early Sunday morning.…
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